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The Beatles’ Rubber Soul Gets Expanded Reissue with New Mixes and Unreleased Demos

Featuring new stereo and Dolby Atmos mixes, previously unreleased session recordings and demos, and the unheard John Lennon song outline "Little Girl." The Beatles’ Rubber Soul Gets Expanded Reissue with New Mixes and Unreleased Demos Chris Coplan

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Kavinsky Dies at 50

The French touch DJ and producer who broke out with “Nightcall” from the Drive soundtrack died in Paris of a suspected stroke

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Lego and Olivia Rodrigo send fans on a ‘brick vinyl’ treasure hunt

There’s an enjoyable Instagram video of Olivia Rodrigo sneaking around record stores like a reverse-shoplifter, sliding pixelly-artwork versions of her albums into racks.

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France bans social media for under-15s; EU eyes further regulation

France has passed a law banning under fifteens from using social media that will go into effect in September. Other European countries are set to follow France’s lead while the EU is proposing other n

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Synthwave artist Kavinsky dies at 50

The producer, DJ and synthwave legend was found dead at his Parisian apartment on Tuesday

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Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter on the success of Random Access Memories

He also explains how the direction for the album was set by Daft Punk's work on the Tron: Legacy soundtrack

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“Literally for two years, I had one piano with a GoPro that I mounted on it. I didn't touch one synthesizer. I didn't open any machines”: Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter on his reaction to the huge scale and success of Random Access Memories

He also explains how the direction for the album was set by Daft Punk's work on the Tron: Legacy soundtrack

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Kavinsky, the French artist behind Nightcall, dies aged 50

The producer, DJ and synthwave legend was found dead at his Parisian apartment on Tuesday

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France Bans Social Media for Under-15s Amidst Broader EU Regulations

France has passed a law banning under fifteens from using social media that will go into effect in September. Other European countries are set to follow France’s lead while the EU is proposing other n

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‘Okami’ soundtrack getting 20th anniversary vinyl reissue

The 4LP boxset is available to order now

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French DJ and ‘Nightcall’ star Kavinsky found dead in Paris home

The electronic music star performed at the Olympics closing ceremony in 2024

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Legendary British director Mike Leigh set to retire after next film

The 83-year-old filmmaker opened up about illness affecting his work

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GEMA Launches Licensed Dataset for AI Music Training

As its Suno lawsuit shows, German collecting society GEMA is more-than-willing to wade into legal battles with AI companies it believes to be training on music without permission.

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France Implements Social Media Ban for Under-15s

France has passed a law banning under fifteens from using social media that will go into effect in September. Other European countries are set to follow France’s lead while the EU is proposing other n

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GEMA's PLAI Dataset for AI Music Training

As its Suno lawsuit shows, German collecting society GEMA is more-than-willing to wade into legal battles with AI companies it believes to be training on music without permission.

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France bans social media for under-15s amid wider EU regulation

France has passed a law banning under fifteens from using social media that will go into effect in September. Other European countries are set to follow France’s lead while the EU is proposing other n

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France Bans Social Media for Under-15s, EU Proposes New Regulations

France has passed a law banning under fifteens from using social media that will go into effect in September. Other European countries are set to follow France’s lead while the EU is proposing other n

Feature Complete Music Update

France Bans Social Media for Under 15s Amidst Broader EU Regulations

France has passed a law banning under fifteens from using social media that will go into effect in September. Other European countries are set to follow France’s lead while the EU is proposing other n

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Vetle Nærø's Improvised Electronic Set After Lost Gear

“The concert was going to be a more electronic set with my synthesizers, some gear. But they were lost at the airport,” the Norwegian artist tells Billboard.

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Grace Under Fire: How Vetle Nærø Improvised When His Instruments Got Lost at the Airport

“The concert was going to be a more electronic set with my synthesizers, some gear. But they were lost at the airport,” the Norwegian artist tells Billboard.